Geoff Buys Cars

Something a little different for this one... a long form chat with one of Geoff's oldest friends. We're talking some tall tales, before going into some pretty meaty stuff. 01:10 why does geoff buy Cars? 04:47 can we talk about cars? 05:59 the volvo amazon story 12:17 the vw caddy gti story 23:22 police chases 26:59 nobody has fun anymore 30:41 the problem with buying a used car 33:20 road tax - now a big influence on what we buy 51:27 no one makes anything any more 53:44 why can’t you just buy 1,000 sinks? 57:58 the problem with Ikea 01:02:41 is the total collapse of capitalism the ultimate destination? 01:06:23 something to look forward to and the problem with rubbish speakers 01:12:50 wrapping up

In this video Geoff and Pete discuss the recent ULEZ protest, in detail.

Dr Mike Yeadon doesn't need too much introduction, but you might not know that he's a motorbike and car fan who's recently been shopping for a new car... Geoff and Mike sat down in an old Volvo to chat about all things motoring, and to go over some of the big subjects too.

James Ruppert is the man with the pen behind the Bangermonics movement. As an automotive journalist, James has written for all the big names and still writes for car magazines today. However James also runs a business selling fly screens. Yup, fly screens...! In this podcast style James and Geoff sit down in a Mini to discuss old cars, the lack of flies, the weird skies, favourite shirts, three piece suits and amongst other things, Opel Asconas and Ford Taunses. Tauni? Tawny? Anyway, enjoy. And see more of James at https://www.jamesruppert.com/ TIME STAMPS 00:09 it’s hard driving an old car 00:54 modern alloy wheels are too big 03:10 nobody test drives cars anymore 05:32 where have all the pretty cars gone? 07:07 why don’t kids draw cars anymore? 11:03 where have all the flies and bugs gone? 18:30 the three piece suit and geoff’s lack of shirts 21:10 let’s play top trumps 24:39 NSU RO80 engines and design 29:35 the odd Mercedes-Benz SLC 30:40 Porsche 911 turbo and Geoff Slides Beetles 32:27 the Audi we never heard of 34:34 why are the British so happy buying Chinese EVs? 38:06 the decline of the true DNA of volvo 39:08 the vw scirocco, corrado, T roc debacle 41:17 the BMW no one wanted (that we now all want) 43:24 the diesel taxis of the scam of road taxation 46:47 what is a cockroach car…? 50:06 why hasn’t geoff run a car show yet?

This is probably my favourite piece I've ever written, and in some ways, the only one that matters. It's not a death wish, and it's not a suicide note... It's both. I always joked that if I was going to go out early, it'd be in a stolen Porsche, off a bridge, backwards and on fire... But this story changes the narrative and I guess launching a Volvo 850 T5 into the ocean whilst attempting a dive from the sunroof is a good second best. Seriously though, if you are struggling with depression, reach out to The Samaritans on 116 123. Don't suffer alone. It's a strong dark one from Geoff.

Make yourself a brew because this is a long one… Join me as I explain the Volvo 740 Turbo Saga. This car popped up for sale recently, and it took my back a few years to when I owned it - twice. My Volvo 740 Turbo Estate story includes a very ropey Ford Fiesta Zetec S, angry Brother Geoff, some left foot braking, Drew Pritchard in a Volvo teaching 3 dodgy dudes in dodgy tracksuits in a dodgy Audi S3 a lesson, a very-not-road-legal VW Caddy Pick Up Truck, a Mercedes W123 tow truck and a swing from a huge profit to a huge loss. There's also a story-within-a-story where I explain how I bought a Vauxhall Corsa for £85 at auction and got laughed at by everyone who was there. It's another roller coaster ride and this time it's 100% true!

Are you that man...? Well after a number of dark videos I've decided to split out some of my writing (my stories) into a separate playlist... You can just listen to these without watching, they don't have lots of editing or visuals, so sit back, tune in and enjoy.

For this week's episode of Geoff Tells Stories we're looking at the Rover P6 Day Incident, a completely 100% true story from 2016...

Geoff dreams of a better world... Well after a number of dark videos I've decided to split out some of my writing (my stories) into a separate playlist... You can just listen to these without watching, they don't have lots of editing or visuals, so sit back, tune in and enjoy.

Join me as I read a letter sent in by a follower about a very Victor Meldrew sort of chap who hasn't had the best introduction to EV ownership. It's a short video, but it's definitely funny

This is 100% a half of a true story. Which half? You decide...! Well after a number of dark videos I've decided to split out some of my writing (my stories) into a separate playlist... You can just listen to these without watching, they don't have lots of editing or visuals, so sit back, tune in and enjoy.

The story of buying a car in England to deliver to a friend in Geneva, for no money. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/driving-a-600-255k-mile-bmw-to-geneva/

Geoff went to Bristol Classic Car Show (not actually in Bristol) and this is what he found. Sort of. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/fear-and-loathing-at-bristol-classic-car-show/

Geoff ponders the future of petrol propelled pansying around. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/what-does-a-future-ban-on-petrol-vehicle-sales-mean-for-classic-cars/

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/the-saab-9-3-and-cosmic-energy/

And the whole experience was rather hilarious. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/geoff-visits-the-classic-motor-show/

Geoff has to visit a Land Rover show for work, and is not impressed. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/a-review-of-the-eastnor-land-rover-show/

As it says on the tin... Just Geoff, up to his usual tricks. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/geoff-visits-the-rover-p6-owners-club-day/

The story of Randy Lanier and the March 84G. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://geoffbuyscars.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/when-the-small-guys-used-drug-money-to-defeat-porsche-on-the-track/